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This proclamation restricts entry of foreign nationals to protect U.S. security. It implements screening measures and limitations on visa issuance for individuals from designated countries or categories. The action affects international travel, visa processing, and immigration pathways for foreign nationals seeking entry to the United States.
This proclamation restricts entry of certain nonimmigrant workers into the United States. The restriction affects visa categories for temporary workers, potentially impacting labor-dependent industries and employment opportunities. The action limits access to foreign workers in specific job sectors.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2025-06669 on June 4, 2025, restricting entry of foreign nationals deemed threats to U.S. national security and public safety. The proclamation expands screening and vetting procedures for individuals entering the United States. The policy affects visa processing, border entry procedures, and immigration benefits for affected foreign nationals.
Executive Order 14161 signed on January 20, 2025, establishes enhanced measures to protect the United States from foreign terrorists and national security threats. The order directs federal agencies to implement stricter screening, vetting, and security protocols for foreign nationals and asylum seekers. The executive action impacts immigration processing, border security procedures, and may affect visa approvals and refugee admissions.
The Trump administration imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications starting in September, significantly increasing costs for employers seeking to hire skilled foreign workers. This policy change restricts access to the skilled worker program by making it prohibitively expensive for many companies, particularly smaller employers. The fee directly impacts American companies' ability to hire specialized talent and may increase labor costs across technology and other skilled industries.
On June 29, 2020, President Trump signed an amendment to Proclamation 10052, expanding restrictions on entry to the United States to include six additional countries: Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Eritrea, Nigeria, and Tanzania, citing security concerns. The proclamation suspended the entry of nationals from these countries for 90 days. The amendment directly affected citizens and visa applicants from these nations who faced suspension of nonimmigrant visas and certain immigrant visa processing.
On November 19, 2019, the Trump administration continued the national emergency declaration regarding Burundi, originally issued in 2015. The continuation extends restrictions and measures related to the situation in Burundi for an additional year. The direct impact on Americans includes potential travel advisories, restrictions on Burundian nationals, and continued implementation of targeted sanctions and visa policies related to Burundi.
On October 14, 2019, President Trump signed Executive Order 13894, which blocks property and suspends entry of certain persons contributing to the situation in Syria. The order authorizes the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury to identify and sanction individuals and entities involved in Syria-related activities, and restricts their entry into the United States. The order enables targeted financial sanctions and visa denials for specified foreign nationals.
President Trump signed Proclamation 9821 on September 25, 2019, suspending entry into the United States for senior officials of the Iranian government and their family members. The proclamation barred these individuals from obtaining immigrant or nonimmigrant visas. The direct impact restricted travel to the U.S. for a defined category of Iranian government officials and their immediate family members.
President Trump signed a notice on July 30, 2019, continuing the national emergency with respect to Lebanon that had been previously declared. The continuation extends the emergency declaration, maintaining existing authorities and measures related to Lebanon. The direct impact on Americans includes potential restrictions on financial transactions, asset freezes, and visa limitations for individuals designated under the emergency authority.